Tuesday, March 23, 2010

CCI La Longue Durée & Crete Tutorial 4 March 24th - 26th

Week 4

Tutorial: La Longue Durée & Crete [Braudel]
Week 2: 24th - 26th March
pp 94-108
1. Discuss the significance of palaces at Crete. [5]
2. "The beginnings of Cretan urbanization had corresponded to a general improvement of the economy at the start of the second millenium BC." Describe the economic conditions from which Crete was so able to benefit. [3]
3. What were the two dramatic events that were so important in shaping the destiny of Cretan civilization and explain their consequences. [3]
4. In what way, does Braudel argue, was Cretan civilization the key to the future of the Mediterranean? [3]

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